Three Ukrainian pilots were killed in a collision between two L-39 trainers in the Zhytomyr region, west of the Ukrainian capital, on Friday, the country’s air force said in a statement.
President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is counting on Ukrainian crews to be quickly trained to fly the 61 F-16 fighter jets promised by Western allies, said Andriy Pilshchikov, who became famous after numerous interviews with international media, was among the three. .
The investigation is ongoing, he added in his evening video message. “It’s too early to discuss the details. Of course, all the circumstances will be clarified.”
“We express our condolences to the families of the victims. This is a painful and irreparable loss for all of us,” the Air Force wrote in the Telegram application.
Zelensky expressed condolences to the families of the pilots and added: “Ukraine will never forget anyone who defended the free skies of Ukraine.”
Author: Philippa Novais
Source: CM Jornal
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